Christmas break is finally over, which means it’s back to school time! Back to routine. 6am alarm clock, waking my 8-year-old up to get ready (over and over again, until he finally rolls out of bed to get dressed and eat his oatmeal), packing lunches, feeding my 1-year-old, getting my hubby out the door so my son is on time for school…

And none of these things can happen without my coffee. I made sure to set the autotimer last night so that it would be ready first thing! Nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh java. Mmmmm…

What better way to celebrate the return to the early mornings than to roll out a brand new coffee pattern? You can find this peppy little number on Etsy and eBay.

Finished piece will be about 9.25 x 14.5 inches, based on an 18 ct. Aida cloth (size will vary slightly, depending on the size canvas you select – the stitch count is 168×260). The entire pattern is full X stitches, so it’s great for any level stitcher.

Thanks so much! Hope you have a great, coffee-filled morning, and happy stitching!

Happy Friday! Every week I post a free pattern download. They’re available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy and eBay shops.

New York City has the most famous skyline in the world. When one of my Facebook followers recommended a city/skyline pattern for this week’s Friday Freebie, I knew just what to make. Hope you have as much fun stitching this one as I did making it.

This piece will be about 11.25 x 17.25 inches, based on an 18 count fabric (308×204 stitches). The chart also includes a list of the DMC floss needed for the project.

Happy Friday! Every week I post a free pattern download. They’re available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy or eBay shop.

What better way to say Be Mine than with this classic, tattoo-inspired pattern?
The fun thing about this pattern is that it only uses 4 colors, so you can customize your project and change it up if you like! Create a one-of-a-kind work of art for any room in your house!

Below are a few color options to give you some ideas. Finished piece will be about 14×11 inches, based on a standard, 14 count fabric.

Happy Friday! Thanks so much for stopping by! Each Friday, I post a free pattern download. These are available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy or eBay shop.

Today’s gift is very special indeed! The leg lamp from A Christmas Story is one of the biggest pop culture icons of the season. This fabulous tapestry will be a conversation starter for everyone who enters your home! It would also make an amazing gift for someone!

This piece is 196×440 stitches, or approximately 11×24.5 inches on an 18 count fabric.

Enjoy, and happy stitching!

xoxo

Genevieve

Missed this freebie? No worries! You can order a copy of it on Etsy here!

Christmas cross-stitch patterns are some of my most popular designs. It’s great to be able to take that finished piece out year after year and incorporate it into your holiday décor for the family to enjoy and ooooh and awwww over for generations to come.

If you haven’t had a chance to stop by my Bella Stitchery shop in awhile, here are just a few of my current designs. I like to create everything from kitschy and retro, to funny and pop culture.

P.S. Love this pin-up, but want to make something of your own? I also have this fabulous retro illustration available as a fabric block! Perfect for embroidery hoops, altered art embroidery, pillows and more!